Join social scientist and poverty expert Mark Rank to discuss his recent book, "Poorly Understood: What America Gets Wrong about Poverty," and common misconceptions about being poor in the US. He explains that not only do many millions find themselves in poverty today, the risk of YOU finding yourself in poverty at some point during your life is surprisingly high. We consider poverty statistics, policies, the economic cost of poverty, and why it—and the myths around it—persists. An accessible and eye-opening episode.

The website Mark refers to:
https://confrontingpoverty.org/

Mark's book:
https://bookshop.org/books/poorly-understood-what-america-gets-wrong-about-poverty/9780190881382

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